1) Program Admission Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English

One of:

• English 12 (C+)
• English 12 First Peoples (C+)
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test (level 3)

3. Math

One of:

• Foundations of Math 11 (C+)
• equivalent course

4. Chemistry 11 or equivalent (C+)

5. Life Sciences or equivalent (C+)

6. One of:*

• Anatomy & Physiology 12 (+)
• Biology 12 (C+)
• Chemistry 12 (C+)
• Physics 12 (C+)
• equivalent (C+)

Non-Academic

• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
• submit evidence of orientation to a veterinary practice (signature of veterinarian required). It is recommended that you complete two weeks (80 hours) working or volunteering in a veterinary clinic
• questionnaire
• reference letter from each of the following three areas: (1) current veterinary orientation site, (2) other animal related experience site, (3) any non-veterinary work or volunteer experience
• program orientation session and admission interview (on invitation from the Animal Health Technology [AHT] Department)
• computing experience is recommended
• successful medical (after acceptance)

Admission Advice

1. You should have an interest in working with and caring for animals. This includes such areas as farms, SPCA, wildlife refuges, or any other animal oriented facility.

2. Admission to the AHT program is very competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission or an invitation to the program orientation session. The AHT program uses a selective enrollment process. Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:

• Academic history
• Exposure to veterinary practice either as a volunteer or as a paid employee (include reference form)
• Other animal related experience such as on a farm, in an SPCA shelter, at a wildlife refuge, in research, etc. (include reference form)
• Other non-veterinary related work or volunteer experience (include reference form)
• Results of math test

3. A minimum of 80 hours of practical experience in a veterinary facility is considered essential for admission to the AHT program. Consultation with a practicing animal health technologist is also strongly advised. Successful applicants may be required to spend additional time at a veterinary facility before starting classes.